1893 - 1899 Closed

Eclipse Park II, Louisville

Also known as: League Park

📍 Louisville, KY

Eclipse Park II was a baseball ballpark in Louisville, KY that hosted major league games from 1893 to 1899. It has also been known as League Park. Home teams have included Louisville Colonels.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Louisville
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State KY
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 38.247254, -85.799672
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Elevation 452 ft
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Park ID: LOU03

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 72 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1899

📏 Field Dimensions

Eclipse Park II — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 337ft
Left Center 420ft
Center Field 430ft
Right Center 420ft
RF Line 280ft

This park has 7 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1893
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Last Used 1899
Total Years7 years

⚾ Teams Played

6 seasons
Louisville Colonels 6 yrs

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Eclipse Park II at a glance

Eclipse Park II in Louisville, KY was first used in 1893 and last used in 1899, a span of 7 years. It is also known as League Park. In box scores the park is coded LOU03. The park sits at an elevation of 452 feet. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 38.247254, -85.799672. Eclipse Park II's 1899 layout has natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 72 feet behind the plate. In feet, the dimensions panel reads 337 to the left-field corner, 420 to left-center, 430 to dead center, 420 to right-center, and 280 to the right-field corner. 7 configurations are on file for Eclipse Park II.

Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Louisville Colonels (6 yrs). The team table lists the 1893 Louisville Colonels at 50-75. In 1894, the home club was the Louisville Colonels, 36-94 on the season. In 1895, the home club was the Louisville Colonels, 35-96 on the season. The 1896 Louisville Colonels went 38-93 while playing home games here. The team table lists the 1897 Louisville Colonels at 52-78. The team table lists the 1898 Louisville Colonels at 70-81. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1898 Louisville Colonels went 70-81, the best mark.

Eclipse Park II: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Eclipse Park II open?
Eclipse Park II hosted its first documented major league game in 1893 and its last in 1899.
Where is Eclipse Park II?
Eclipse Park II is in Louisville, KY.
Which teams played at Eclipse Park II?
Home clubs at this park include Louisville Colonels.
Is Eclipse Park II still in use?
No. Eclipse Park II last hosted a major league game in 1899.
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